Fullerton, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fullerton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 417 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fullerton compares with California
Fullerton against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fullerton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fullerton | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Fullerton sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above California on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Fullerton: SR-60 20 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 15 miles of Fullerton.
Overview
Police reported 417 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fullerton since 2015: 169 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Fullerton is SR-60, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-10 (18), I-5 (16) and SR-57 (16).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Fullerton fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fullerton.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fullerton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 20 |
| I-10 | 18 |
| I-5 | 16 |
| SR-57 | 16 |
| SR-91 | 16 |
| I-605 | 15 |
| I-405 | 9 |
| Imperial Hwy | 5 |
| SR-22 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fullerton) |
|---|---|
| SR-57 | 9 |
| Sr91 Wb/1000Ft W Brookhurst Rd | 3 |
| Sr91 Wb/50Ft W Brookhurst St | 3 |
| Sr91 Wb/200Ft E Brookhurst St | 3 |
| Rt57/1000Ft S Chapman Av | 3 |
| Chapman Ave | 3 |
| Acacia Av/Valencia Dr | 2 |
| Magnolia Av/Orangethorpe Av | 2 |
Fullerton at a glance
| Population | 140,054 |
| Land area | 22.4 sq mi |
| Density | 6,247 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fullerton since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | — | 9.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +2090% | 11.4 |
| 2010s | 38 | +74% | 10.2 |
| 2020s | 34 | -12% | 10.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fullerton
How many truck crashes happen in Fullerton?
Since 2015, 417 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fullerton (169 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fullerton?
SR-60 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Fullerton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fullerton?
August has the most truck crashes in Fullerton, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fullerton?
Since 2015, Fullerton has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Fullerton compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 26.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fullerton, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fullerton?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.